"Lecturer of Nursing"

Job Description

Nevada State University School of Nursing invites applications for the position of 12-Month Lecturer of Nursing. The Lecturer of Nursing is primarily dedicated to a growing on-the-ground pre-licensure BSN program. The successful applicant will minimally hold an MSN degree, an unencumbered Nevada Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain prior to employment and at least three years of direct patient care experience.

About the School of Nursing at Nevada State:

We are seeking outstanding nurse educators to work alongside dedicated faculty and staff in a highly collegial, interdisciplinary environment based on Caring Science. In the School of Nursing, Caring Science is infused throughout the curriculum and influences how faculty, staff, and students interact to achieve the institutional teaching mission. As a faculty member, your primary teaching assignment may include both lab/clinical and/or didactic instruction, based upon operational needs.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach 30 credits per academic year across two semesters.
• Teach upper-level courses in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.
• Conduct required weekly office hours.
• Be available to students, staff, and faculty.
• Student advising.
• Participate in college-wide events.
• Engage in scholarly activity in accordance with expectations for promotion and tenure.
• Use experience as a nurse educator to act as a faculty resource.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Nursing.

Required Qualifications:

• MSN from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education.
• Three (3) years of direct patient care experience.
• Evidence of strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working with undergraduate nursing students.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, an unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Nevada.
• Commitment to creating an academic environment that supports students while holding them accountable for meeting minimum expectations.
• Personal commitment to professional accountability and behaviors.
• Commitment to the promotion of Caring Science in every interaction with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.
• Highly effective oral communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Nurse Educator.
• Full-time experience teaching nursing at the BSN or higher degree level.
• Previous experience with higher education nursing curriculum and/or course development.
• Previous experience with accreditation (CCNE, CNEA, ACEN, or regional academic agencies).
• Experience with simulated learning in nursing education.
• Active participation in professional organizations.

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

12-month. Non-tenure track. Budgeted salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled
The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by September 29 for full consideration.

Required Attachment(s)

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).

The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in the application process.

Throughout your application materials, we encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.